Director, US Market Access Strategy, Immunology

#LI-Remote This position can be based remotely anywhere in the U.S. (there may be some restrictions based on legal entity). Please note that this role would not provide relocation as a result. The expectation of working hours and travel (domestic and/or international) will be defined by the hiring manager. This position will require up to 20% travel.Imagine shaping how innovative immunology therapies reach the patients who need them most. As Director, US Market Access Strategy, Immunology, you will play a pivotal role in defining and advancing access strategies that help patients access life-changing medicines while driving sustainable value for Novartis. Working at the intersection of strategy, innovation, and cross-functional collaboration, you will partner with leaders across Market Access, Marketing, Patient Support, Finance, and Customer Engagement to develop forward-looking access plans, influence key business decisions, and help maximize the impact of our immunology portfolio. If you are energized by solving complex market challenges, leading through influence, and making a meaningful difference for patients, this is an opportunity to help shape the future of healthcare.

Key Responsibilities: Functioning as the key point of contact for US Integrated Product Strategy Teams (IPST), representing market access function for all relevant product/platform meetings and ensuring that other Market Access functions are involved and present as appropriateDesign, develop, and execute an integrated 3- to 5-year strategic access plan in collaboration with market access sub-functions, which includes integration of short- and long-term access strategies/tactics in an annual product planning processEngaging with the Novartis Patient Support, Integrating Marketing and Customer Engagement Organizations to ensure that we are working efficiently, and market access strategies are seamlessly executed uponPartnering with Payer, Pricing, and Channel Strategy to ensure that annual forecasts are accurate and reflect the latest market eventsSocializing US market access product/platform strategies as appropriate with Executive Leadership, ensuring the US Leadership Team is well-informed of access opportunities and challenges at any given timePartnering with brand and other Market Access teams to secure annual budgets and ensure tactical plans support the Market Access product strategiesWorking closely and engaging with Legal, Compliance, Brand and Marketing teams to ensure tactics are aligned and implemented in an expeditious and compliant mannerMastering the NVS Material Approval Process, including FUSE platform, compliance with pharma/FDA marketing policies, and vendor payment systemsOversee development of critical market research including development of qualitative and quantitative areas of study, and determining fundamental go-to-market principles to achieve optimal product commercializationResponsible for managing multiple budgets and deliverables, including organizing interim project read-outs to ensure cross-functional alignment and ensuring deliverables do not exceed allocated budgetEssential Requirements: Education: Bachelor’s degree required; MBA, Healthy Policy or equivalent preferredMinimum of 7 years of pharmaceutical experience in Marketing/Sales, Market Access or Managed Care FinanceThorough understanding, knowledge of and experience with US healthcare dynamics and the drivers of pharmaceutical valueFamiliarity with the pharmacy benefit and specialty landscapeSuccess in the areas of commercial pharmaceuticals and a track record of execution and resultsAbility to recognize complex relationships and market dynamics and to synthesize simplified, direct and effective communicationsStrong interpersonal, communication, influencing and analytical skills combined with an ability to successfully collaborate across a matrix organizationDemonstrated ability to manage multiple projects with potential inter dependent findings and deadlinesEngage a diverse group of people across product, marketing and customer experienceAbility to implement programs that deliver improved business results in a timely manner combined with ability to adapt to changes within the internal and external environmentDesirable Requirements: Buy and bill experienceImmunology therapeutic area experienceNovartis Compensation Summary:The salary for this position is expected to range between $194,600 and $361,400 per year.The final salary offered is determined based on factors like, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience, and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. Novartis may change the published salary range based on company and market factors.Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and, depending on the level of the role, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards.US-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, life and disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and a variety of other benefits. In addition, employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves.